Tax Liens Attorney in Washington, DC

Tax Liens Overview

District of Columbia Tax Lien Foreclosure Cases

Tax lien foreclosure cases affect an array of people ranging from speculative investors to homeowners in the District of Columbia. The technical nature and serious real estate implications that flow from these cases demand IMMEDIATE ATTENTION if you become or plan to become involved in such a case.

Tax Lien Investors

Tax lien purchases are best summed up by the many expressions from the District of Columbia Court of Appeals of the principle,“Buyer Beware.” Failure to properly research a property prior to purchase at the tax sale auction or to follow all legal requirements of the case that follows can result in committing capital to an investment that has no value or is totally lost. At the Law Offices of Paul D. Hunt, we have experience concerning methods to properly research a property prior to capital investment. 
This firm has participated in notable cases in this area. See Akintoye Shoetan vs. Olive Link, 2005 CA 005565 L(RP) in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

After purchase of a tax sale certificate at the tax sale auction, a purchaser has the right to bring a legal action in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia not less than six months but not more than one year from the date of the purchase. The technical nature of these legal filings makes it critical that a purchaser retain counsel who is experienced in handling these cases.

After purchase of the tax certificate, property owners have a “right to redeem” either before or after the case is filed. The right to redeem means property owners can pay all taxes owed on a property and pay the legal fees and costs of the party who brings the action to prevent a foreclosure. The legal action is a complaint filed in Superior Court that seeks to foreclose the right to redeem of the property owner, which can result in a judgment of the court vesting all rights to the title of the property in favor of the plaintiff to that action. 

Purchasers can rely on the Law Offices of Paul D. Hunt to provide sound, effective legal advice at all stages of their tax lien case. Failure to follow all procedures and requirements of these cases can result in the loss of all funds invested in the purchase, or an inadequate understanding of all rights under District of Columbia law in regard to your capital investment. Don’t make this mistake when it is “Buyer Beware”.

Homeowners

Failure to properly address a tax lien matter can be a disaster. The technical nature of these cases with the concept of a “right to redeem” can go flying by (see above paragraph). Simply put, failure to properly respond to a tax lien lawsuit can result in the loss of your home. When your home is on the line, you must act.
At the Law Offices of Paul D. Hunt, we provide a range of solutions. First, understanding all of your rights in such a case is critical. Even if a failure to pay taxes was an oversight, a homeowner must have an understanding of all steps that must be taken to have all issues with regard to title of the property resolved.

For homeowners suffering financial challenges, we provide affiliated services offering creative financial options that can lead to real solutions. Diplomat Realty 2000 is an affiliated company specializing in creative financial options to preserve equity in properties for the homeowner. These can include financing as well as related realty services. This combination can help rescue equity in a property that might otherwise be lost.

To talk with the Law Offices of Paul D. Hunt about the legal challenges you face, call our law office at 202-609-8465 or toll-free at 866-502-8829. You can also complete our online form on this page. Initial consultations are always free.

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Areas of Practice

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